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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the reporters tease Diamond Louie about in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) His weight.
(b) His inexpensive suit.
(c) Not living up to his name.
(d) Working at a fruit stand.

2. What does Jennie ask the reporters at the end of Act 1, Part 3?
(a) If they are always this messy.
(b) If she can clean up.
(c) If she should quit the company.
(d) If she is late.

3. What does the sheriff say will never happen when the psychiatrist examines Williams?
(a) He will find that Williams is crazy.
(b) He will find that Williams is not crazy.
(c) He will tell everyone that Williams should not be hung.
(d) He will declare a mistrial.

4. What reason does Mollie give for seeing Williams before the shooting?
(a) They met each other by accident.
(b) She had something to give him.
(c) He asked her to see him.
(d) He looked unhappy.

5. What does Hildy assure his girlfriend of in Act 1, Part 4?
(a) That he will not attend the hanging.
(b) That he is not involved with the murder.
(c) That he is collecting his final paycheck.
(d) That he has handed in his resignation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Schlosser looking for at the beginning of Act 1, Part 2?

2. What kind of money does Hildy tell the reporters he will be making at his new job?

3. What does Williams' escape from jail indicate for Hildy?

4. What are the authors signaling in Act 2, Part 1 with Hildy's account of the jailbreak?

5. What comment do the reporters make about Hildy's appearance in Act 1, Part 3?

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